Abstract

Dr. Shivani Negi*, Dr. Suneel Pal Singh, Dr. Yogesh Kumar

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda has a specialised branch known as panchkarma. Virechana is the second-most important shodhan karma after vaman karma.Ayurvedic cleansing therapy is the focus of Virechana. It effectively aids in the healing of a few illnesses. It is a medically assisted therapeutic technique that purifies the blood, balances pitta, and aids in the removal of dangerous toxins that build up throughout the body. Also, it helps in GI tract cleansing. Purification is given more importance because disease once cured by shaman chikitsa may gives rise to disease after sometime, where as it cannot provoked once it is totally expelled by shodhan chikitsa. It not only eliminate doshas but also improve overall health of human body. Virechana performed three days after Vaman Karma. The duration of therapy, varies depending on the conditions and cases involved. Prior to receiving virechana therapy, vamana is not necessary. It can be carried out following purvakarma. Virechana is done prior to the administration of rasayana therapy. When a person is healthy and sick due to pitta prakopa, virechan is performed in sharadritu. Virechan Karma's effects on the pitta dosha also affect kapha and vata.